Blow Up Batting Cage (2024)

FAQs

Is 10 feet wide enough for a batting cage? ›

The general minimum size recommendation for batting cages is 12 feet wide with the pitching lane being 10 feet wide.

The beginner or young to the game will benefit from time in the cages by learning proper swing mechanics, developing appropriate hand eye coordination, becoming comfortable with their swing, and will offer hitting reps that are probably not available from practice and games alone.

The standard is 14 ft wide, and much more comfortable for players of all sizes. The standard height is 12 ft high. You will need to allow approximately 8-12″ of netting to sag on the ground to properly contain balls, so the result is 11 ft playable cage height.

Pro Cost Overall: You can expect to spend anywhere from $1,700 to $10,000+ on a professional grade batting cage system, depending on how elaborate and high-quality your build is. Setting up a batting cage, whether it's a modest backyard project or a full-blown professional facility, involves more than just netting.

The typical size of a batting cage net is 70 feet long by 14 feet wide by 12 feet high. This standard allows enough room for players to avoid creating back-swing contact with the netting. When it comes to an athlete's size, the distance between the pitcher's mound and home plate can differ.

(45'w x 55'd min. to 70′ d max.) = 3,000 sq. ft.

Batters and feeders must wear helmets at all times while in the batting cage. Always stand behind the safety net when operating the pitching machines. Spectators and those not batting must stand outside the netted area.

NEVER break-in your bat at a batting cage that uses yellow dimpled balls. Yellow dimpled balls are very dense and can damage your bat and decrease its lifespan. Stick to soft toss, front toss, and tee work as you break-in your composite bat.

Choose from 40 to 70 MPH baseball, 40 to 60 MPH fast pitch, or slow pitch softball – the choice is yours.

Check with your local government to see if there are any regulations or permits or HOA permission required for installing a backyard batting cage. Some areas may have restrictions on the size or height of structures in residential areas. The type of netting you choose for your batting cage is important.

How do I get better at batting cages? ›

To build a durable batting cage, you'll need materials such as a batting cage net, PVC pipe or steel rods for the frame, and concrete for anchoring. Tools like a measuring tape, ropes, zip ties, and screws are also necessary.

Yes. It is safe to use your bats in our cages because our machines pitch real baseballs and softballs.

Guideline for Batting Cages:

Individuals or teams wanting to improve their batting skills can rent cages by the round (18 pitches per round) or reserve them by the hour.. Use of batting helmets and bats is complimentary or you can bring your own equipment.

These are the basic size batter's boxes:

Youth Baseball (12 & under) 6′ x 3′, offset 4″ from home plate. Adult Baseball (13 & up) 6′ x 4′, offset 6″ from home plate.

For high school baseball, NFHS rules mandate batters boxes as: 6 feet wide by 4 feet deep. Front of the box 6 inches from the plate.